Drug Education

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9165    of   June 7, 2002

an act instituting the comprehensive dangerous drugs act of
2002, repealing republic act no. 6425, otherwise known as the
dangerous drugs act of 1972, as amended, providing funds
therefor, and for other purposes

Drugs are substances or products that are used or intended to

be used to modify or explore physiological systems or
pathological states for the benefit of the recipient. It is only
logical that these drugs might arise from several sources. 
The nature of drugs relates to the physical or chemical
properties of drugs, in general. These properties including
drug matter, drug size, drug shape and drug bonds.
The drug menace is ravaging young people and
annihilating the future of our generation. What is
most disturbing about the drug problems is that
it is preventable; it can be stop and reversible if
concerted efforts are made by all stakeholders to
solve it. If we are to achieve a future of peace,
justice and equity, one of the fundamental
imperatives is for us to address the international
drug problems and to reduce its impact on the
mental health and social values of the future
generations.
 Drug Education
A training program which aims to promote
the anti-drug abuse advocacy through
providing information on the extent of the
country's problem on drugs, government
efforts to address the problem, salient
provisions of the drug law, ill effects
of drugs and current youth prevention
initiatives.
 When are drugs harmful?

• Any drugs will be harmful when

taken excess. Some Drugs can also
be harmful is taken in dangerous
combinations or by hypersensitive
(allergic) persons in ordinary or
even simple amounts.
 What is drug abuse
• Drug abuse is the use of any
chemical substance, licit or illicit,
which results in an individual's
physical, mental or social
impairment.
It may refer to any of the following practices:

• Using, without benefit or prescription, use

of drugs, which have the capacity to alter
the mood or behavior.
• Using drugs and substances having no
legitimate medical application for purposes
other than research.
• Using drugs and substances for a purpose
different from the one for which the drug
has been prescribed.
Why do people turn to
drugs?
• "Medicines" can solve
problems
• Widespread access
• Peer pressure
• It gives enjoyment
 What drugs are commonly used?

• Narcotics
• Sedatives
• Stimulants
• Hallucinogens
 Stimulants
• Drugs which increase alertness and physical
desposition

Examples are:
• Amphetamine
• Nicotine
• Cocaine
• Caffeine
 Hallucinogens
• Also called psychedelics, are drugs which affect
sensation, thinking, self awareness, and emotion.
Changes in time and space may be mild or
overwhelming depending on dose and quality of
the drug.

Examples are:
• LSD
• Marijuana
 Sedatives
• Drugs which may reduce anxiety and excitement

Examples are:

• Barbiturates
• Non-barbiturates
• Tranquilizers
• Liquor
 Narcotics
• Drugs that relieve pain and often induces sleep

Examples are:
• Opium
• Morphine
• Codeine
• Heroin
How can you tell when
one is abusing drugs?
• Drug use can cause many physical
problems for the user, but even more so
it can ruin families and relationships.
Next time you begin to see some of
these signs of drug use, confront the
person and try to get them help fast.
 Signs of Drug Abuse
• Check if the person is lying. One of the
first signs of drug use is the person begins
to lie. First of all, they are probably going
to lie about any potential drug use.
However, it does not stop there. While
under the influence of drugs, a person
begins to go through denial about their
problem and they start lying about other
things as well. The person's lies may seem
obvious to you, but the user will see it
• Watch out for stealing. Much like a drug
user starts lying, they also may start
stealing. This does not mean that you will
see them stealing from stores, but rather,
and even more disappointing, they may
steal from friends and family. If you live
with someone whom you suspect to be a
drug user, and begin to notice things
missing, then there may be more to it.
Often times a drug user steals to make
money for their habit.
• Notice if they have a lack of hygiene.
Drug users begin to deteriorate on
many levels and one of the things they
truly stop caring about is how they
look and their hygiene. Since they may
spend a majority of their time on
drugs, they do not notice their lack of
appearance. You may start to see
someone wearing the same clothes for
days in a row, and stop showering. This
will be hard to watch and will be an
• Keep an eye out for drugs and drug
paraphernalia. This may be the most
obvious sign of someone using drugs: if
you find drugs or paraphernalia lying
around. The person you suspect of
using these drugs will probably deny
that the stuff is theirs, and that is
where some of the lying will come into
play. If you start to see consistent drugs
or items for using dugs, then the
person you are worried about may be
doing drugs.
• Drug use can cause many physical
problems for the user, but even more
so it can ruin families and
relationships. Next time you begin to
see some of these signs of drug use,
confront the person and try to get
them help fast.
Bad Effects of Drug Abuse

• Physical Damage
• Panic Reaction
• Malnutrition
Top 5 ways to prevent Drug Abuse and Addiction

1. Effectively deal with peer pressure. The biggest

reason teens start using drugs is because their friends
utilize peer pressure. No one likes to be left out, and
teens (and yes, some adults, too) find themselves doing
things they normally would not do, just to fit in. In
these cases, you need to either find a better group of
friends that won’t pressure you into doing harmful
things, or you need to find a good way to say no. Teens
should prepare a good excuse or plan ahead of time, to
keep from giving into tempting situations
2. Deal with life pressure. People today are
overworked and overwhelmed, and often feel
like a good break or a reward is deserved. But
in the end, drugs only make life more stressful
— and many of us all too often fail to recognize
this in the moment. To prevent using drugs as a
reward, find other ways to handle stress and
unwind. Take up exercising, read a good book,
volunteer with the needy, create something.
Anything positive and relaxing helps take the
mind off using drugs to relieve stress.
3. Seek help for mental illness. Mental
illness and substance abuse often go
hand-in-hand. Those with a mental
illness may turn to drugs as a way to ease
the pain. Those suffering from some
form of mental illness, such as anxiety,
depression or post-traumatic stress
disorder should seek the help of a
trained professional for treatment before
it leads to substance abuse.
4. Examine the risk factors. If you’re
aware of the biological, environmental
and physical risk factors you possess,
you’re more likely to overcome them. A
history of substance abuse in the family,
living in a social setting that glorifies
drug abuse and/or family life that models
drug abuse can be risk factors.
5. Keep a well-balanced life. People take
up drugs when something in their life is
not working, or when they’re unhappy
about their lives or where their lives are
going. Look at life’s big picture, and
have priorities in order.